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Did you know...?

15% of the UK's population is covered by the Disability Discrimination Act

Source: Employers forum on disability



Did you know...?

only 3% of senior managers are of a minority ethnic origin.

Source:Daily Telegraph article "Business needs a diverse workforce"


left quoteInstead of making others right or wrong, or bottling up right and wrong in ourselves, there's a middle way, a very powerful middle way...... could we have no agenda when we walk into a room with another person, not know what to say, not make that person wrong or right? Could we see, hear, feel other people as they really are? It is powerful to practice this way....... true communication can happen only in that open space.  right quote
Pema Chodron, Buddhist nun
About Diversity Dynamics Ltd
Diversity Dynamics is a niche consultancy specialising in delivering quality interventions to support organisations in identifying and implementing their diversity strategies.

From our head office in Central Scotland we work with organisations across the UK and Europe,

We believe that recognising and appreciating differences is the first step to capitalising on the diversity which exists amongst your potential and current employees and customers.


We want to partner you in achieving an inclusive organisation where everyone can fully participate in achieving personal and organisational goals.



What do we mean by 'Diversity'?
Our definition of diversity includes every aspect of difference that makes each of us a unique and distinct individual. This includes all the key elements covered by current or pending legislation such as Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Religion or Belief, Age, Marital Status, Parental Status, and Working hours PLUS differentials as broad as National and Regional origin, Looks, Personality, Learning Style, Job Role, Motivation, Career Aspirations, Education, Economic Status, Hobbies and Interests.

small diversity people imageFor Organisations…
we will:


  • assess your culture;
  • benchmark your diversity performance against best practice;
  • help you access a diverse range of potential employees and customers;
  • support you in embracing your corporate social responsibilities and managing the impact of your business on different societal groups.

small diversity communication imageFor HR and Diversity Professionals…
we will:

  • help you influence line managers to adopt best practice;
  • ensure your HR policies and procedures are up to date with current legislation and partner you in bringing policies to life in a meaningful way;
  • develop and implement campaigns, events and initiatives to promote different aspects of diversity;
  • investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying to ensure a speedy and equitable resolution.

small diversity meeting imageFor Managers…
we will:


  • help you understand and accommodate the different needs of your team members;
  • equip you with the core skills you need to recruit, manage and develop diverse teams;
  • help you minimise conflict and deal effectively with difficult situations;
  • inspire you to embrace diversity and maximise the contribution of every employee.

small diversity circle imageFor Individuals…
we will:


  • help you understand and celebrate your own diversity and uniqueness as an individual;
  • educate you about diversity and what it means for you and your role;
  • Assess your personal biases and coach you to develop your understanding of your own beliefs and how they impact your behaviour;
  • help you to better understand your colleagues and customers, their different background and needs.

What's New?  

We are now accredited in using the Psychometric Tool 'Implicity' which measures individual's Unconscious Bias - contact us for more details.

New clients include BRIGGS MARINE where we have been delivering diversity training and CHASE OT (Department for International Development) where we have been delivering recruitment skills training.

An exciting new development is our collaboration with key client Crown Agents to develop webinars on Diversity & Dignity and Key Management Skills for internationally based staff. Using WebEx technology we are connecting trainees from across the World and enabling them to share ideas and perspectives.

 


Left quoteAll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, they are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards each other in the spirit of brotherhood  right quote
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948

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Diversity Awareness workshop

“The course really raised awareness that we are all to some degree susceptible to stereotypes and prejudices. Change has to start within oneself!”

Quote from participant, 2008

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left quoteGrant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.  right quote
Reinhold Niebuhr